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RELATIONSHIP MYTHS TO STOP BELIEVING RIGHT NOW
In our world, there are a lot of relationship myths. These are misguided ideas about love and relationships that our society has grown to accept as truth, spouting them to the next generations as given facts of romantic wisdom. The cycle of these love lies continues on and on, reflected in popular culture and the media. I’m here to tell you that many of the ideas about relationships out there are absolute crap.
THERE’S ONE PERSON FOR EVERYONE.
Look for someone who makes you better, who encourages you to to meet your own destiny and your own potential and become the best version of yourself. Find a partner who challenges you, believes in you, and is willing to work to create a solid, lasting future with you. It may not be destiny, but it’s two people consciously choosing to build a foundation of love and commitment. Isn’t that way more awesome?
DOUBT MEANS DON’T.
Have some nagging doubts about your relationship? While listening to your gut is valuable and legit, there’s also the real possibility that there are other issues at play. First, we need to distinguish normal worries or anxiety from genuine red flags. Basically, red flags center around abuse, addiction, and other ‘irreconcilable differences.” Read more on the major relationship red flags here.
YOU NEED TO HAVE TONS OF SEX TO HAVE A GOOD RELATIONSHIP.
You might not agree with me on this point, but I definitely think there’s some misinformation about the importance of the role sex plays in our lives.
YOU SHOULD NEVER FEEL ATTRACTED TO ANYONE BUT YOUR PARTNER/SPOUSE.
Bucket List Item #20
You’re getting married; you’re not dead! This is a funny quote, but there’s a lot of truth there. Just because you’re in a long-term relationship or married does not mean your ability to feel attracted to other people is going to shut down.
RELATIONSHIPS SHOULD BE EASY.
Relationships are work because we are human people and we are naturally flawed. And when you put two people together to share a home or a life? There’s bound to be friction.